The New 49'ers :: Gold Prospecting :: Highbanking on K-15a question

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Highbanking on K-15a question ( 17:05:05 WedJun 27 2012 )

I have a new highbanker (my first and yes I am a newbie) and looking to work the K-15A site in a couple of weeks. I was wondering just how many feet of layflat hose I would need to work the claim efficiently. I have about 75 feet but for some reason I don't think that will be enough. The pump is 6.5 hp and the highbanker only needs 35gpm. GMS highbanker.

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Re: Highbanking on K-15a question ( 18:06:35 WedJun 27 2012 )

I suggest you add another 50-foot piece to your gear. If you place male and female ends on it, you can extend the length of your hose when it is needed.

We made a pretty good strike last weekend up towards the upper end of the bar at K-15A. I suggest you go that way. There is a distinct brown layer about a foot deep. The gold is coming off the top of that layer.

We have a group high-banking project scheduled for July 14 & 15 if you are still going to be around.

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Re: Highbanking on K-15a question ( 18:51:16 WedJun 27 2012 )

Thanks Dave. One more newbie question. My 2" hose is going to 1.5" reducer. That is going to create pressure in the hose. The layflat hose I have is Harbor Freight 58 psi hose. Should I be looking at hose with a greater PSI rating?

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Re: Highbanking on K-15a question ( 23:22:50 FriJun 29 2012 )

Even if I knew what kind of pump you are using, I don't think I could give you a dependable answer without seeing the hose directly.

It's better to buy heavier-duty hose, because it gets stepped on out on the rocks, and sometimes hit with rocks.
That will cause leaks even in stronger hose.

I'm not sure reducing is a good idea. If you are making the hose smaller, there will be more back pressure. If you are making the hose larger, your pump will be struggling against a heavier head of water.

In my experience, it is better to just stay with proven systems, rather than try to re-create the wheel, especially when you are just getting started.

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